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June 15, 2001 Vol.50
 
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New Dual/Triple LAN Pentium® III PCM-9576 SBC Gives Administrators More Network Control

Advantech's new PCM-9576 is a Socket 370 SBC designed with customer needs in mind. With the ability to accept Pentium® III/Celeron™ processors up to 850 MHz, supply 2, 3 or even 4* 10/100 Mbps ethernet ports and offer optional product features (VGA/LCD interface) that match application needs, the PCM-9576 is right at home in any network environment. The PCM-9576 can be used as a dual ethernet firewall device, triple ethernet firewall/DMZ device or through its PCI expansion slot, a four ethernet port device that allows centralized management of a Secure Virtual Network, including firewall security and VPNs or PCI add-on cards for encryption acceleration. Applied as a 1U rackmount component or in a stand-alone device, the PCM-9576 has the processing power and reliability to handle your mission critical, high availability application, the flexibility and size to go where you need it and feature options that adhere to tight budget demands.

Meeting Vertical Market Needs

Advantech's Embedded Computing Group prides itself on being able to meet vertical market users' needs. The PCM-9576 is of course a powerful and compact, full featured stand-alone (5.75" x 8") SBC that can be used in a multitude of embedded applications. However, certain features make it attractive for network administration:

1) Optional VGA/LCD controller saves on cost.

VGA/LCD is unnecessary for many network applications. With the available COM port, administrators can simply connect a PC (console) for configuration. If you don't need it, don't pay for it. However, if you do need it, there is a powerful SMI Lnyx 721 (or 712) controller available.

2) Scalable ethernet

Pay for the ethernet you need. Order dual or triple Intel® 10/100 Mbps 82559ER controllers. Or add another PCI ethernet card.

3) PCI expansion slot

Once again, add an additional high speed ethernet port or cost effective PCI add-on card. There is even a PC/104 connector for flexible ISA expansion when needed.

4) GPIO support

Supports 3 general purpose output controls

A Well Rounded Single Board Computer

The PCM-9576 has all the powerful features that make it a great all-in-one single board computer. Below is a summary of the specifications:

  • CPU: Socket 370 for Intel® Celeron™/Pentium® III processors
  • BIOS: Award 256 KB Flash memory
  • System memory: Two 144-pin SO DIMM sockets accept up to 256MB
  • Enhanced IDE interface: Supports up to two EIDE devices. BIOS auto-detect, PIO Mode 3 or Mode 4, UDMA/33 transfer.
  • FDD interface: Supports up to two FDDs
  • Serial ports: Two serial RS-232 ports, COM3, COM4 are optional
  • Parallel port: One parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
  • Infrared port: Shared with COM2, 115 Kbps
  • KB/mouse connector: Supports standard PC/AT keyboard and PS/2 mouse
  • Power management: APM 1.2 compliant supports Normal/Standby/Suspend modes
  • Watchdog timer: 63 level intervals
  • USB: Two USB ports
  • Expansion: One PCI slot
  • GPIO: Supports 3 general purpose output controls

Solid State Disk

  • Supports one 50-pin socket for CompactFlash™

VGA/LCD Interface (optional)

  • Chipset: SMI Lynx 721 4 MB on chip or 8 MB on chip
  • Interface: 2xAGP interface, 128-bit engine
  • Display mode: Flat panel displays up to 800 x 600 @ 24 bpp, 1024 x 768 @ 24 bpp, CRT monitors up to 1024 x 768 @ 24 bpp, 1280 x 1024 @ 24 bpp
  • Dual display: Supports dual 18/24 bit TFT LCD, or CRT and LCD display under Windows® 98/2000

Ethernet Interface

  • Chipset:
    • Intel® 82559ER x 3 (PCM-9576F-01A1)
    • Intel® 82559ER x 2 (PCM-9576F-00A1)
  • Ethernet interface: PCI 10/100 Mbps Ethernet. IEE 802.3 U
  • Connection: Onboard RJ-45 connectors
  • I/O address switchless setting
  • Built-in ROM

Mechanical and Environmental

  • Dimensions: 8" x 5.75" (203 mm x 146 mm)
  • Power supply voltage: +5 V ± 5 %
  • Power requirements: 5.2 A @ + 5 V (64 MB DRAM)
  • Operating temperature: 0° ~ 60° C
  • Weight: 0.7 kg (total weight)

A Network Ready Device

The PCM-9576 is a total solution SBC that can handle all major operating systems. Additional hardware support is right at hand as is Advantech's technical advice and quick online service. You can use the following information to place orders and make inquiries.

Standard SBC Ordering Information

PCM-9576F-01A1: Socket 370 SBC W/3 Ethernet, 2COM, 3GPIO, PCI slot

PCM-9576F-00A1: Socket 370 SBC W/2 Ethernet, 2COM, 3GPIO, PCI slot

Optional Accessories

PCM-10586-4E00: Wiring kit for PCM-9576F

PCM-110-00A2: Riser card 1 x PCI for PCM-9570/9574/9576F/5864

PCM-120-00A2: Riser card 1 x PCI for PCM-9570/9574/9576F/5864

1703100260: USB cable (2 ports) for PCM-9570/9574/9576F

1703200201: ATX power control cable

CF-HDD-ADP: CompactFlash™ 50-pin to IDE 44-pin Adapter

Contact Information

For more information on the new PCM-9576 or any other Advantech products, contact your nearest Advantech representative or e-mail us at epc@advantech.com.tw today.

* Fourth ethernet port supplied by PCI ethernet add on card (not supplied)

 
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